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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Who Came to School Today? Attendance Toolkit {Superhero Theme} is perfect for students to use as part of their morning routine. In my pre-k classroom the students find their name in print (print awareness) on the name tag and attach it to the attendance poster. Then during our morning meeting, our "attendance monitor" checks to see how many Velcro dots are not covered. Then the student counts how many students are in class to determine 1.) if someone is absent or 2.) if someone forgot to finish their morning routine. Then the attendance monitor determines who "forgot" to put their tag by looking in the cubbies for the missing tag. Once the missing tag has been found the student informs the person so he or she can put their tag on the attendance poster. As a whole class we do this every morning.

At the beginning of the year the attendance monitor job takes quite a bit of time and a lot of teacher guidance. Yet, by Christmas break a majority of the students can complete the task with little or no teacher intervention.

The only thing I wish I could include is pictures of the student using the attendance poster. This upcoming school year I will include one for my next theme. Stay tuned it's going to be out of the world! (Hint!, Hint!)

(22) Student attendance Toolkit contains the following items:

PP. 3-6 (24) EDITABLE Male Name Tags

PP. 7-10 (24) EDITABLE Female Name Tags

PP. 11-22 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-22 students.

PP. 23-34 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-22 students.

PP. 36 Who Came to School Today? Poster Actual Size (34”W x 22”H) with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-22 students.

The attendance poster is set up for 1-22 students.

Directions: It is recommended to print all pages on card stock. Who Came to School Today? Tiled poster use the cut marks on the edge of the page as trim marks. There is an 1/8” overlap when assembling the poster pieces. There are 24 male editable tags and 24 female editable tags. Pick and choose depending on your class. The numbering system is for alpha-numeric labeling system.

(34) Student attendance Toolkit contains the following items:

PP. 38-42 (34) EDITABLE Male Name Tags

PP. 43-47 (34) EDITABLE Female Name Tags

PP. 48-59 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-34 students.

PP. 60-71 Who Came to School Today? Poster Tiled on 8.5”W x 11”H paper with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-34 students.

PP. 73 Who Came to School Today? Poster Actual Size (34”W x 22”H) with no yellow squares outlined. Set up for 1-34 students.

The attendance poster is set up for 1-34 students.

Directions: It is recommended to print all pages on card stock. Who Came to School Today? Tiled poster use the cut marks on the edge of the page as trim marks. There is an 1/8” overlap when assembling the poster pieces. There are 34 male editable tags and 34 female editable tags. Pick and choose depending on your class. The numbering system is for alpha-numeric labeling system.

This is how I rotate through
small group instructional time. Each group in my class contains between 5 and 8
students. Each small group rotation lasts about 15 to 25 minutes. The Small
group work stations change daily Monday through Friday. The students get to
choose which small group station to work in. My small group tasks contain the
following subject areas: math, literacy, writing, and science.

FREEBIE! Click on the link below which will take you to my Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Then click on the PREVIEW link. The PREVIEW contains (6) color group lists for you to fill out in Adobe Acrobat. If you like what you see please leave me a comment good or bad. This way I can improve the materials I create for not only my classroom but for others.

This is how I rotate through
centers or “interest areas.” I have labeled each center and given the center color
identification. This way when I describe centers, I can use both color and
name. It’s also easier for little ones to find the right center by giving them
multiple ways to view labels. I rotate downwards and then back up. Not all
centers are open every day but a majority of them are.

I have made individualized
name tags for each student. Each student has their own unique name tag to help
them identify their name in print. The package contains 24 personalized name
tags. Use Adobe Acrobat to type the names in. Don’t worry, the text
automatically resizes to fit the space. I attach the names to a plastic
clothespin with a hot glue gun. I find the plastic clothespins last longer than
the wooden ones. Also, if you need more than 24 personalized name tags with
numbers the last 2 pages contain both editable numbers and names.

NOTE: Instead of having a
“computer center” I used a technology center, to include the use of tablets
and/or SMARTBoard as a center.

Center Rotation Signs includes the following signs for centers:

Art

Science

Listening

Library

Math

Blocks

Dramatic Play

Music

Technology

Small Group Rotation Signs includes the following signs for small groups:

Teacher Led

Science

Literacy

Writing

Math

Each group is color coordinated and includes the following group signs:

Red Group

Yellow Group

Blue Group

Green Group

Orange Group

Purple Group

Editable Name Tags:

1-24 with Numbers all are different and unique.

Second set without numbers. You can add both numbers and student names if you have more than 24 students in your class.

Directions: It is recommended to print each piece on card stock, trim to black image border, and laminate for durability.

DOWNLOAD>>Editable Name Tags {Superhero Theme}The PERFECT addition to go along with a Superhero Classroom Theme. There are 9 Editable Name Tags with a superhero background theme. Finished size measures approximately 3.5”W x 2.66”H.The editable field forms will shrink or expanded fitting text typed into the form field.Directions: Print on card stock, trim along the image black border, and laminate for durability.

DOWNLOAD>>Number Cards {Superhero Theme}The PERFECT addition to go along with a Superhero Classroom Theme. There are 20 Number Cards with a superhero background theme. Finished size measures approximately 5.25”W x 8”H.Directions: Print on card stock, trim along the image black border, and laminate for durability.

Alphabet Cards {Superhero Theme}The PERFECT addition to go along with a Superhero Classroom Theme. There are 26 Alphabet Cards with a superhero character for each letter of the alphabet with the exception of the letters X and Y. Finished size measures approximately 5.25”W x 8”H.

Superhero Theme Behavior Management ToolkitThe toolkit contains useful positive behavior reinforcement resources. The chart gives the students a visual to help them reinforce positive behavior in the classroom. Students’ names are attached to clothespins and then clipped onto the chart. As their behavior improves (or worse) they move their clip up (or down) on the chart. It rewards students for good choices and allows them to redeem themselves after making poor choices. The Monthly Behavior Report informs the parents of the students’ choices during the day. There is a place for comments as well.To foster positive behavior I have included reward coupons, brag tags, and “Good Behavior” certificates and/or postcards.

DOWNLOAD>>> Superhero Theme Behavior Management ToolkitContents:PP. 3 - 8 Superhero Behavior Clip Chart: It is suggested to print on card stock, cut out, laminate for durability, and then assemble.PP. 9 Individual Superhero Behavior Clip Chart: Instead of making a public display of student’s behavior, use the Individual Superhero Behavior Clip Chart. The charts can be placed in the student’s desk, cubby, in a folder, basically anywhere that is out of sight. Simply print on card stock, cut out, and laminates for durability.PP. 10-11 (2) Types of Name Tags: Name tags fit standard size wooden clothespins (dimensions: 0.5 “ H x 0.38 “ W x 3.25 “ L.) Either print on paper and hand write name on labels OR use Adobe Acrobat to type student names. Trim on the solid black line and use Modge Podge or school glue to attach name tags to clothespins. The second set is numbered. Assign a student a number for his tag. When printing CHOOSE PAGE SCALING - NONE!PP. 12 How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report with emotional icons. Circle the emotional icon the student received at the end of the day. I send home the behavior report in the student’s communication folder every day. The parents initial on the line each day. At the end of the month I file their behavior report in their assessment folder for future reference.PP. 13 How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report using color coded Superhero. Look at the top and decide which color the student received at the end of the day and color in the star burst.PP. 14 How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report using number coded. Look at the top and decide which number the student received at the end of the day and write the number on the star burst.PP. 15 The Behavior Rubric can be used to quantify student’s behavior using the following suggested measures:• Superhero 39/40 - 40/40 • Sidekick 37/40 - 38/40• Soaring 31/40 - 36/40 • Ready to Fly/40 - 30/40 • Danger 16/40 - 20/40 • Commander’s Choice 11/40 - 15/40• Call Home 10/40 and below.• Record the scores on the student’s How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report.PP. 16 Student Information Sheet: I keep the student information sheet, parent / guardian contact log in 3-ring binder tabbed for each student. At the end of the month I place the monthly behavior report in there as well.PP. 17 Parent/Guardian Contact Log: (With a place for student’s name.)PP. 18 Parent/Guardian Contact Log: (Without a place for student’s name.)PP. 19 Mailing Postcard TemplatePP. 20 – 22 “Good Behavior” Certificates and/or Postcards: To use as a certificate print on regular paper and cut out. To use as a postcard print the image on one side of the card stock and the second side use the “Mailing Postcard Template.”PP. 23 – 25 Reward Coupons: Decide on how many points or how many days your student is on a certain level before receiving a coupon. Print on card stock, cut out, and laminate for durability to reuse.PP. 26 Brag Tags: To use as a positive reinforcement for good behavior. Decide on how many points or how many days your student is on a certain level before receiving a brag tag. Print on card stock, laminate for durability, and cut out. Punch a hole at the top and use ribbon to make a lanyard.PP. 27 Full Size Behavior Clip Chart: Clip chart at its actual size of 8.5" W x 58"H.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Here is Robert Munsch's official website. Check out his book, "Mortimer," as he reads the story aloud. His vocal expressions are hilarious. My students listened to this story during centers in the listening area and absolutely loved it!﻿

For our pre-k theme, Pond Life I read the book, "Mossy," by Jan Brett. The students loved the bright illustrations and thought the character was "mean" for taking Mossy away from the pond. Check out more of Jan Brett's books by visiting: http://amzn.to/1QSmS1b via @amazon.﻿

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

I cannot believe that summer vacation is half way over. I have been reminiscing over last year. What went really well and not so well. Last year I had behavior logs that were sent home daily. They worked okay, but there was room for improvement. I took some time and came up with a complete behavior management toolkit. I revised the behavior log to reflect various levels of achievement to try to emphasize the POSITIVE and down play the negative. This is what I came up with.

DOWNLOAD>>Behavior Clip Chart Management Toolkit {Ice Cream Theme}The toolkit contains useful positive behavior reinforcement resources. The chart gives the students a visual to help them reinforce positive behavior in the classroom. Students’ names are attached to clothespins and then clipped onto the chart. As their behavior improves (or worse) they move their clip up (or down) on the chart. It rewards students for good choices and allows them to redeem themselves after making poor choices.

The Monthly Behavior Report informs the parents of the students’ choices during the day. There is a place for comments as well.

PP. 11 Individual Ice Cream Behavior Clip Chart: Instead of making a public display of student’s behavior, use the Individual Ice Cream Behavior Clip Chart. The charts can be placed in the student’s desk, cubby, in a folder, basically anywhere that is out of sight. Simply print on card stock, cut out, and laminates for durability.

PP. 12-13 (2) Types of Name Tags: Name tags fit standard size wooden clothespins (dimensions: 0.5 “ H x 0.38 “ W x 3.25 “ L.) Either print on paper and handwrite name on labels OR use Adobe Acrobat to type student names. Trim on the solid black line and use Modge Podge or school glue to attach name tags to clothespins. The second set is numbered. Assign a student a number for his tag. When printing CHOOSE PAGE SCALING - NONE!

PP. 14 How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report with emotional icons. Circle the emotional icon the student received at the end of the day. I send home the behavior report in the student’s communication folder every day. The parents initial on the line each day. At the end of the month I file their behavior report in their assessment folder for future reference.

PP. 15 How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report using color coded ice cream. Look at the top and decide which color the student received at the end of the day and color in the ice cream.

PP. 16 How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report using number coded. Look at the top and decide which number the student received at the end of the day and write the number on the ice cream.

PP. 17 The Behavior Rubric can be used to quantify student’s behavior using the following suggested measures:• Extraordinary 39/40 - 40/40 • Outstanding 37/40 - 38/40• Good Day 31/40 - 36/40• Ready to Learn 21/40 - 30/40 • Think About It 16/40 - 20/40• Teacher’s Choice 11/40 - 15/40• Call Home 10/40 and below.• Record the scores on the student’s How Am I Doing? Monthly behavior report.

PP. 18 Student Information Sheet: I keep the student information sheet, parent / guardian contact log in 3-ring binder tabbed for each student. At the end of the month I place the monthly behavior report in there as well.

PP. 22 – 25 “Good Behavior” Certificates and/or Postcards: To use as a certificate print on regular paper and cut out. To use as a postcard print the image on one side of the card stock and the second side use the “Mailing Postcard Template.”

PP. 26 – 28 Reward Coupons: Decide on how many points or how many days your student is on a certain level before receiving a coupon. Print on card stock, cut out, and laminate for durability to reuse.

PP. 29 – 31 Motivational Bracelets: To use as a positive reinforcement for good behavior. Decide on how many points or how many days your student is on a certain level before receiving a motivational bracelet. Print on card stock, laminate for durability, and cut out. This way the students can enjoy the bracelets for an extended period of time.